Job summary
Staff Nurse Ambulatory Gynaecology
Division: Women, Children and Young People
Care Group: Women's Care
Band: 5
Salary: £28,407 - £34,581 per annum/pro rata
We are recruiting for a Staff Nurse Ambulatory Gynaecologywho shares our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
The successful staff nurse will join the friendly hard working team within Gynaecology. The role is working in treatment clinics and working on the Gynaecology Assessment Unit.
Their role will enable them to work in a variety of clinics which will include Colposcopy, Minor Procedures, Gynaecological Rapid Access Clinics and the Gynaecology Assessment Unit. They will be expected to be the lead nurse within the room, ensuring a good patient experience whilst supporting the Consultant and junior members of staff working with them.
The department also provides nurse led services and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to provide a Nurse led clinic once fully trained and deemed competent.
The department is ever-changing and welcomes innovation when it comes to the services we provide. The successful candidate will need to be flexible, enthusiastic and welcome change and innovative ideas whilst ensuring the patient experience is at the centre of his/her focus.
Main duties of the job
To ensure that patients' receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.
Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards.
Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities.
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Careby the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared visionis achieved for our patients.
As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First.Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient Firstdeployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.
Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:
B - Bold
E - Every person counts
S - Sharing and open
T - Together
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC Code and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.
Will act in accordance with Local, Hospital and Statutory Guidelines and Policies including Health and Safety initiatives.
Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications, ensuring that local unit and departmental policies are followed.
Will work in accordance with Corporate Objectives.
Will actively participate in his / her annual appraisal and ongoing review, including compilation of a personal and professional portfolio to support professional revalidation.
Will maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all patients and visitors.
Will adopt a patient oriented approach to work.
Will have no budgetary responsibility, but will practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner
Will ensure that the Hospitals policy is understood and carried out with regard to the care and custody of drugs / medications, especially with regard to those covered by the Control of Drugs Act.
Will be familiar with the wards fire, manual handling and C.O.S.H.H. policies and ensure that all nurses in the ward are aware of the policies.
Will be fully conversant with the Trust major incident plan, and ensure that all nurses on the ward / department understand the procedure.
Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safety, security and risk.
Will be responsible for the provision and receipt of complex, sensitive or contentious information related to patients, patient care, relatives, staff and other multi-disciplinary colleagues.
Provides highly specialised advice concerning the care or treatment of identified groups or categories of patients / clients.
Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care.
Will communicate with patients and relatives, making reports and liaising, as appropriate; with medical staff and other members of the care team and management.
Act as team leader / member / co-ordinator as necessary.
Report to the Doctor / Senior Sister and members of the multi-disciplinary team on patients condition, both verbally and in writing as necessary.
Liaise with inter-hospital departments / personnel.
Attend and participate in ward meetings and help promote new ideas and methods and assist in their implementation.
Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences to benefit patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN1/RN2/RN12 Registered Nurse on the NMC register.
- To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
- Mentorship qualification - or be currently working towards this following completion of preceptorship programme
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- An understanding of Audit and Research Based Nursing Practice
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on own and in a team
- Experience of working in the relevant area.
- Experience of co-ordinating a shift.
- To participate in or provide evidence of completion of preceptorship.
Skills
Essential
- Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Able to supervise and teach junior staff
- Basic computer skills including ability to use Microsoft Word and Electronic Patient Records.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Medway Maritime Hospital
Windmill Road
Gillingham
ME7 5NY